RESIST
Thermochromic (heat sensitive) electronic protest banner. Arduino, custom PCB, power supply, acrylic paint, and nichrome wire on muslin and felt 18"x34" 2017
The 2016 US presidential election and protest marches after the inauguration prompted me to branch off of my recent work with thermochromism to design a soft circuit that would reveal text through heat caused by electrical resistance.
When battery operated for mobility, the climate of the location where the banner is carried will affect the visibility of the message (only visible when the temperature of the wire can reach 92°F/33°C). When it is too hot or too cold, the message is not revealed. The slow and calm undulation of the urgent word "resist" acts as a reminder of the importance to breathe and reflect amidst turmoil, frustration and action.
The 2016 US presidential election and protest marches after the inauguration prompted me to branch off of my recent work with thermochromism to design a soft circuit that would reveal text through heat caused by electrical resistance.
When battery operated for mobility, the climate of the location where the banner is carried will affect the visibility of the message (only visible when the temperature of the wire can reach 92°F/33°C). When it is too hot or too cold, the message is not revealed. The slow and calm undulation of the urgent word "resist" acts as a reminder of the importance to breathe and reflect amidst turmoil, frustration and action.
